California’s two main retirement systems are financing climate chaos. MAKE A CALL TODAY!

CalPERS and CalSTRS have an estimated $9 BILLION invested in fossil fuel production. For eight years, their members have called for their pensions to divest. The Fossil Fuel Divestment Act (SB 1173) would require CalPERS and CalSTRS to divest from fossil fuels by July 2027.

SB 1173 will be heard TODAY, MONDAY, 4/4, in the Senate Labor, Public Employment, and Retirement Committee.

We need lots of supporters to call in with quick public comments like this one:

Pick your script!

“I’m [NAME] and I’m calling in from [WHERE YOU LIVE] to say that I strongly support SB 1173.”
“My name is [NAME]. I’m with [ORGANIZATION] and we strongly support SB 1173.”
“I’m [NAME], I’m a CalPERS/STRS member with [ORGANIZATION], and we strongly support SB 1173.”

HOW TO CALL IN ON SB-1173

Dial 877-226-8163. When prompted to provide an access code, enter 7622462.
Upon calling in, you will be placed in a “waiting room” where you’ll be muted but can listen to the committee hearing.
If you’re watching the live video, (https://www.senate.ca.gov/calendar?startdate=04-04-2022&enddate=04-04-2022&committee=LPER&floor-session=on&committee-hearings=on&legislative-deadlines=on, go to “Committee Hearings” and press “Watch” on the “Labor…Committee.) remember to mute the device you’re using to watch the video. There will be a ~40 second lag time between your phone and the video—in order for you to respond in “real time,” you must listen through your phone and NOT the live video.
When the committee moves to public comments, a moderator will ask for anyone wishing to testify in support of the bill to press 1-0. Press 1-0 once when you are prompted by the moderator. The moderator will similarly prompt those waiting in opposition later—be sure to listen for “support” or “opposition” and DO NOT press 1-0 until the proper position has been asked for. (Note: if you press 1-0 a second time, you’re automatically removed from the queue and you will not be called to testify.)
When you press 1-0 on your phone, an operator will assign you a line number and you’ll be placed in the queue for identification. Remember your line number: the moderator will call out your number when it’s your turn to testify.
Once you’re successfully in the queue with your assigned line number, the moderator will identify you individually and open your line, at which time you can address the committee. You must have your own phone unmuted or we will not be able to hear you. If you’re a CalPERS or CalSTRS member, please say so in your comment!

Twitter

Sample Post 1: The Fossil Fuel Divestment Act would require @CalPERS & @CalSTRS to divest BILLIONS from fossil fuel companies—but first it has to be passed by Senate Committees.

YOU can make a comment at the April 4th hearing to support SB 1173! Find out how at bit.ly/sb1173 📢

Sample Post 2: Teachers’ & public employees’ retirement savings shouldn’t be used to finance fossil fuels.

If you agree, join us at the Senate Committee hearing & share your support of the Fossil Fuel Divestment Bill!

Find out how you can make a difference at bit.ly/sb1173 🌎

Sample Post 3: On April 4th, the CA Senate Retirement Committee will decide: should @CalPERS and @CalSTRS divest from fossil fuels?

We need YOUR help passing the Fossil Fuel Divestment Bill. Find out how you can call in with a quick public comment at bit.ly/sb1173 📢

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Sample Post: We need YOUR help to pass the Fossil Fuel Divestment Bill!

Next Monday, the Senate Retirement Committee will decide whether @CalPERS & @CalSTRS should divest billions from the dying & destructive fossil fuel industry. Call in with a quick public comment like “my name is ___ & I strongly support SB 1173” to stand with teachers, students, and public employees for climate justice & a fossil-free future.

More info & instructions at bit.ly/sb1173 🌎